soma
Noun
- The body of an organism, excluding the germ cells.
- leafless East Indian vine; its sour milky juice formerly used to make an intoxicating drink
- personification of a sacred intoxicating drink used in Vedic ritual
- alternative names for the body of a human being
- The whole axial portion of an animal, including the head, neck, trunk, and tail.
- The body of an organism in contrast to the germ cells.
- The bulbous part of a neuron, containing the cell nucleus.
- The corporeal body, as distinguished from the psyche or soul and the pneuma or spirit.
- A ritual drink in ancient Vedic culture, obtained by pressing the Soma plant.
- Any kind of intoxicating drug.
Examples
- His entire soma was focused on the Words With Friends game, ignoring external distractions.
Origin / Etymology
From New Latin, from Ancient Greek σῶμα (sôma, “body”).
Synonyms
anatomy, bod, build, chassis, figure, flesh, form, frame, haoma, human body, material body, physical body, physique, Sarcostemma acidum, shape, body, likam, quarrons, soma
Scrabble Score: 6
soma: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Wordsoma: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
soma: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary